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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,728.36, 2,590.94 and 907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,728.36, 2,590.94 and 907.20 is: 1,359.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,728.36 : 2,590.94 = 907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,728.36/2,590.94 = 907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,728.36x = 2,590.94 × 907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,728.36x = 2,350,500.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,500.77/1,728.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.96

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